Construction Manager Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Construction Manager•Thrive Restaurant Group•North Carolina/South Carolina

Salary Range:

$90,000•$120,000
Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that’s been in business for over 50 years, and we’re looking for the next member of our family. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live. If you want to work in a fun family atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.

Invitation:

To make a difference by loving people through the development of new restaurants in a way that brings life to the spaces and to those that are a part of the process. In this position, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the design and construction process for new and remodeled restaurant locations. This position collaborates across multiple stakeholders, to provide input on new planned developments, and to monitor and adjust all construction projects to ensure projects achieve timelines, cost projections, and successful openings.
You’ll need to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence, ability to problem solve and to prioritize focus and workloads.
Primary Responsibilities
Leads the project planning, scheduling, and implementation of the restaurant construction process for the design team, general contractors, subcontractors, and equipment vendors.
Builds collaborative relationships and maintains communication with all team members throughout the construction phase.
Identifies, vets, and assesses vendors’ quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness.
Maintains accurate and current tracking reports to assess progress and make adjustments to ensure timely completion and documentation of assigned projects.
Review potential sites with the owner and provide budgets.
Responsible for managing the construction of all new projects using a bidding process for selecting contractors and managing their performance and deadlines.
Review contracts for accuracy and adherence to concept standards.
Lead the bid process of construction projects including selection of general contractors, assembly of bid documents, management of the bid period, analysis of bids, management of approval process, negotiations, and issuance of contracts.
Reviews all general contractor payment applications for accuracy and insures they meet all legal requirements; also reviews all other vendor invoices for accuracy and insures they are within approved budget.
Manage the turnover process of the new restaurants from construction to operations.

Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree Construction Management, Engineering, or related field+
8+ years’ relevant work experience in construction management and cost estimating
5+ years’ experience managing national multi-unit construction projects (preferred)
Demonstrated success influencing diverse stakeholders and leading teams that include non-direct reports in cross-functional settings
Self-motivated and task oriented with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Driver’s License is required

Competencies:

Ability to read blueprints
Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities to maximum efficiency
Financial and job tracking knowledge
Dispute resolution
Strong negotiating skills
Target and drive process improvement

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite, Excel, and email systems.

Work Conditions:

Time will be split between at on-site project locations and office setting. Travel required as-needed basis up to and including weekly site visits.
Overnight travel may be required up to 20% during the workweek
Multi-shift work may be required to accomplish work in active restaurant locations to meet aggressive schedules.

Benefits:

401(k) with match Competitive medical insurance package with company paid Life, AD&D, Long-term and Short-term Disability Flexible Medical Spending Voluntary Life insurance
Unique approach to Paid Time Off Bonus Pay
Compensation for Training and Certification Physical demands and work environment:
While performing the duties of this job, you may occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, use a variety of tools, travel to various locations, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, communicate via telephone, reach with hands and arms, climb a ladder, work near moving mechanical parts, work in tight spaces, work above head or below feet, and be exposed to hot and cold conditions. You may be occasionally required to move or lift up to 40 pounds.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Overview

Title:

Construction Manager

Location:

Charlotte, NC
Pay•$90000•$120000 per year